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1. Where is Indian Head Park located?

Indian Head Park is located in Cook County, a suburban area west of downtown Chicago. The Village is south of Western Springs, west of Countryside and northeast of Burr Ridge. It is slightly northeast of Interstate 294 and north of Interstate 55.

2. What is the current population of Indian Head Park?

As of the 2010 census, the Village of Indian Head Park has approximately 3,800 residents.

3. How do I obtain statistics about the Village of Indian Head Park?

For demographic statistics from the 2010 U.S. Census please see the 2010 Demographic Statistics

4. How is the Village Of Indian Head Park best described?

Indian Head Park is a charming area that is committed to community, forestry, and love of nature. The Village is characterized by rolling terrain with scores of mature trees in a park-like setting. Deer and other wildlife roam the area. Over the years, officials and residents of the Village of Indian Head Park have continued to maintain a strong focus on the Native American tradition of respect and preservation of the environment. Indian Head Park is a Tree City USA, committed to the planting and preservation of trees.

5. When did Indian Head Park become a Village, and what is the history behind its name?

Named after the Indian Head Golf Course that existed prior to the Village’s development, Indian Head Park was officially incorporated on August 4, 1959. The Village has a rich and interesting history dating back to the time of the Native American tribe, the Potowatomie. A more complete history of the Village can be found on the website. Village History page.